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Jan 26 2017 4:49PM
Does writing to your MP actually work?

Would it surprise you to know that politicians are considered less trustworthy than journalists and estate agents? In its annual survey of trusted professions, Ipsos MORI reported only 21% of respondents claimed they would generally...

Jan 26 2017 11:03AM
Trump’s global gag is a devastating blow for women’s rights

By Erika Guevara-Rosas, Amnesty's Americas Director The image of a group of men in suits making decisions about the rights of women is becoming an emblematic sign of the backlash against our human rights, particularly those related to...

Jan 20 2017 2:36PM
Standing up for human rights under President Trump’s administration

Written by Margaret Huang, executive director at Amnesty International USA On the 20th of January, the eyes of the world will be on Washington, DC as a new U.S. president takes the oath of office. Donald J. Trump and his administration...

Jan 19 2017 5:00PM
Good news! Review of UK legal aid cuts finally announced

This week, we celebrated Justice Minister Oliver Heald QC finally announcing a timetable for the long-awaited review of the drastic cuts the coalition made to legal aid in 2013. So far, so dry (and it was – it’s January). But please...

Jan 19 2017 1:25PM
Nine videos to help you talk about the death penalty

By Bashayer Aljaber, Amnesty Speaker Programme Volunteer Short films and videos can be useful conversation starters for teachers, educators, facilitators or anyone wishing to learn more about human rights. Here are some freely...